Category Manager – Southport / Hybrid – Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Business Manager – Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics at Elevation Recruitment Group. 📞 07715 316 789 / lewism@elevationrecruitment.com
Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be working with a highly successful global engineering business that are looking to recruit a Category Manager to join their team.
As the Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering procurement strategies across a defined portfolio of suppliers, playing a vital role in securing best value, strengthening supplier relationships and driving operational improvements. The business offers fantastic work/life balance with flexible hybrid working on offer.
The Role
* Leading strategic sourcing and implementing category strategies
* Negotiating and managing long‑term contracts and framework agreements
* Driving supplier performance and development initiatives
* Analysing data to inform strategy, decision making and stakeholder engagement
* Working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver commercial goals
* Supporting continuous improvement across the supply chain
The Person
* Previous experience within a technical industrial role (Manufacturing, Electronics, Engineering, Marine, Rail, Aerospace etc)
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing ability
* High resilience and the ability to work to demanding deadlines
* Desirable: knowledge of SAP
Benefits
* Flexible hybrid working (3 days on site / 2 days work from home)
* Flexi time with the option for a 12:30 pm finish on a Friday
* Death in service (3 × salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
* Retail discounts and recognition events
* Free on‑site parking
Recruitment Details
Elevation Recruitment Group provided pay range: Direct message the job poster from Elevation Recruitment Group.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Purchasing
Industries: Railroad Equipment Manufacturing
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